Awesome school, enjoyed every bit of it, my instructor took his time to teach me everything I…read moreneeded to know and the tools I need to become a DJ. Thank you Andrew. Israel.

Salto gymnastics refused to pay thousands to an employee of over ten years. Management yelled at…read moreher behind closed doors. After being forced to quit and having lawyers/employment standards involved they were forced to pay what was rightfully owed. Why would anyone go here when theres properly run clubs 10 minutes down baseline?

My oldest son has been taking classes here for the past 2 years and it has been an great experience…read morefor him. The staff are fantastic and are wonderful with children. The class structure is easy for kids to understand and really helps them build confidence and motor skills. I can't say enough for this program. It's so beneficial for young kids and the enjoyment you see from the staff and the kids is proof enough that this place rocks. Just some notes for new parents who enrol their kids: 1. If you are going to watch your child, be courteous to pregnant women and give up your chair so they can sit. The viewing space is small so if you are going to spend all your time on your phone and not watching, leave the area to those who want to watch their kids. 2. Take off your shoes when you go into the viewing area. 3. Leave your stroller in the hallway or outside the main doors. 4. If you have to accompany your child in a class, be respectful of the instructor and the other adults with kids. Don't let your child wander around the place while the instructor is trying to demonstrate the next station to the kids. 5. Have as much fun as your child.

Awesome service!…read more I've taken a few vocal lessons at Truimph and pop in from time to time when I grab a Booster Juice to grab strings or have a look at all their stuff! The person who books lessons is Jenn, she's really friendly and from what I can tell she works hard to meet your needs. I also happen to take my vocal lessons with her. She personalizes your lessons and really works to make you happy and to get a great sound coming from you. I'm a female vocalist in a metal band, and she's really helped me find an edge in my voice and connect with my pipes. In talking with a few of the other teachers there, they do lessons from beginner all the way to college/university prep. The staff are all very friendly and very knowledgable about their product, and they're really great at making you feel at ease if you entered the store as someone like me (knowing I wanted to start playing accoustic guitar, but knowing nothing about them.) They have a lots of entry level guitars, basses, and amps, but they also have lots of really nice stuff for a seasoned player. My husband has been playing bass since he was 15 and loves the selection of gear that they have, and he often wanders in there just to "talk shop" with the employees. Overall, if you're someone who wants to get into the music, or you have a kid who wants to start playing an instrument, I really recommend the music lessons, or just popping in and having a chat with anyone behind the desk. If you love music, still check it out.

We signed up for the Valentines Dance workshop that was beginner friendly. Both my boyfriend and I…read morehad never signed up for formal dance lessons or dance workshops before, so we had no idea what to expect. The studio is on the second floor so we were a little lost at first, but found our way once we stepped inside the building. Our workshop was an hour long, but it flew by so fast. We had such an amazing time. Both Alex and Ana were so sweet, friendly, and very helpful. Alex was cracking jokes throughout the class, helping us feel comfortable too. I look forward to coming back in the future, for more beginner-friendly workshops or even dance lessons. Thank you for having us! :)

My husband surprised me with a private salsa / bachata lesson for my birthday! We went to E-Town…read moreSalsa's studios downtown and were greeted by Simba who was our dance instructor. The studio has a staircase to enter as it's on the second floor. I believe there was an elevator there as well for accessibility. The dance floor is bright and inviting. We hung up our coats and got started right away. I love that the private lesson was catered specifically for us and we could really work on dancing together at our own pace vs in a group may be different. This is also a very romantic date idea! I highly recommend Simba who was our instructor as he was very friendly and made us feel very comfortable at the dance lesson. I hope to do more dancing with E-Town Salsa again in the future!

The Speech Studio is an exceptional speech, drama, and acting school in Edmonton. It prepares…read morestudents for board-certified examinations for the Royal Conservatory of Music (based on Toronto) and for the Trinity College of London (based in England). Shirley, the managing director, is extremely approachable, friendly, and dedicated to seeing your children succeed. Staff are highly trained; the studio is clean, well-furnished, and inviting. Pros: boosts child's confidence, writing skills, reduces performance anxiety, and ability to memorize; do a yearly performance involving all students; one of the better extracurricular choices to take on outside of school Cons: may be difficult to get scheduled to classes with Shirley in your first year (you may have to do a trial year with a junior teacher before studying with Shirley); studio does not maintain a very strong online presence, so it is best to give them a call. Summary: Studying with Shirley is a benefit without words. You must try out the Speech Studio. I had the benefit of being able to teach at the Studio in 2015-2016.

I have taken two classes here and am about to sign up for my third…read more My first class was Beginning Aerial Silks. I highly recommend it if you are particularly interested in Silks. If you're unsure, the Intro to Aerial Arts might be better: you do trapeze, vertical rope, and aerial silks. My teachers for Aerial Silks were Sheri and Sandra. They were fantastic. My second class was with Mackenzie and was Aerial Fitness & Cross Conditioning. This class was always fun. Mackenzie kept things fresh with a mix of stretching, strength, and cardio using the floor, trapeze, silks, and other fitness apparatuses. I am about to sign up for the Beginner Contortion class for the Fall and am really looking forward to it! The staff is friendly and all the instructors are actively honing their craft. The class sizes are small so you get what you pay for: lots of one on one attention.

Ever feel the urge to run away and join the circus? Firefly Theatre and Circus has classes in…read morecircus arts for all ages - think more Cirque du Soleil, less bearded lady. Beginners can take their Taste of the Circus taster class held on a weekend several times a year, or their Intro to Aerial Arts class, a 6-week introductory class with instruction on aerial silks, rope and static trapeze. They also offer advanced classes in the aforementioned disciplines, as well as contortion, straps, hoop, loop/hammock, handstands, aerial yoga, conditioning, and kids' classes too! Students even get a chance to perform in their annual student show, Let There Be Height. I have taken several of their classes in the past and have found the staff to all be friendly, encouraging, and safety-minded. It is an excellent upper body workout (hauling your body weight 30ft in the air while climbing the silks will do that!), but should probably be supplemented with other activities for a full-body workout. Although they have safety precautions (there are crash mats below each of the apparatuses and full warm-up and cool-downs each class), you are relying on your own strength (and nothing else - no safety harnesses) to prevent you from falling to the ground, and this part freaks out my non-circus friends routinely, so just a heads up. There have been no serious injuries here that I know of, and they have a very distinct skills progression and won't teach you anything you're not ready to learn. Classes are relatively pricey at around $30 a class if you sign up for the whole session, or $50 for their taster class, but totally worth it for the uniqueness of the workout! See you in the air!

My gf and I participated in a Bollywood style dance fitness class here tonight. It was really fun…read more We are going back next Friday. This studio is really big and looked clean. There is free parking in the back you just need to register for it in the building.

It's been a while since my last visit to Marr Mac, but I have vivid memories of my experience at…read morethis dance studio. I have been studying dance since I was 5 years old (thanks, mom!), so the first thing I did when I moved to Edmonton was find a dance studio. One of my girlfriends recommended Marr Mac. I love this studio's location: it is at the back of the building occupied by Movie Studio and is very discreet. The studio itself is in the basement and consists of several large dance rooms. There are hardwood floors and wall-to-wall mirrors in every room.I signed up for musical theater, hip-hop and jazz. Additionally, there are ballet and tap classes. What can I say about the intructors? These people bring out the best in their students and make everyone believe in themselves. They are quick to provide encouraging words and to commend, and they never reprimand or discourage. There were several older women in my hip-hop class who confessed that their feelings of inadequacy upon starting the class disappeared as the classes progressed, thanks to the instructor's professionalism and encouraging words. I didn't get a chance to experience it first hand but as far as I know, Marr Mac's students get to perform onstage at various venues and to take dance trips abroad. Our musical theater teacher mentioned that once we master our routine, we will get to perform onstage. I wish I stayed at Marr Mac long enough to see this happen. Unfortunate circumstances made me stop attending this wonderful studio. I am thinking about resuming the classes very shortly.

The Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum offers a great space and educational options for…read moreclasses wanting to use the great programs they offer. Not only do they have rooms that focus on different eras in the history of Edmonton, but they are hands on opportunities to engage in old-fashioned things such as clothing washing, etc. I like the fact that if you wanted to do research on Edmonton Public Schools, that you could do that here as well. This building is gorgeous and offers some great event rental space if you want to use it. Finally the park is lovely and will eventually include a playground. Currently it is a great spot to sit and read. I'll definitely return here: it is a wonderful venue and a great space.